Rail

N.Y. MTA token booth clerk jobs temporarily saved

NEW YORK — Nearly 500 New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) token booth clerk jobs were saved after a Manhattan Supreme Court judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the MTA from closing the dozens of booths and therefore, layoffs of the clerks. Union officials argued that the MTA failed to follow legally required steps like holding additional public hearings, the New York Daily News reported. To read the full story, click here.

Economic development within one-half mile of the system has been stimulated by ridership that has exceeded original projections. Valley Metro began compiling development activity since construction started in 2005 as part of an economic development database.

The new bike car contains 14 racks that will provide more room to maneuver bicycles on and off the train. A set of seats were removed from the lower level of the vehicle to make room for the bike racks.